Goblet finish

You'll get a lot of answers (some good and others not so good ... use your own best judgement) here...

You'll have to have a finish that's alcohol proof of which the lacquers, especially the catalyzed (pre and post), as well as epoxy are best. I'm assuming you want something that won't stain which the above are good for. I'm assuming you want something that looks good (ie smooth, not too plastic looking) which excludes the epoxy and heavy layers of catalyzed lacquers (although the "normal" lacquers are pretty good as long as they are fully cured so the alcohol doesn't attack it too early on). Some polyurethanes are good (but not for heavy use in this environment) and are easy to obtain and use. Do NOT use a shellac-based finish of any kind.

Whatever you use, let it cure (not dry but CURE) fully before you use it. In this environment, you're not likely to have pieces of this object get subjected to cuts, abrasion, etc. (unless you chew on the rim ) so once the finish is fully cured, it should be alright health-wise. I'm fairly anal about health issues and my products.

- Andrew

Bob, by all means make some goblets and any other treen that you fancy. Make and finish them beautifully or as rugged nostalgia with any finish that you like. Fondle them and put them on a shelf to be admired, but instead of chilling them and filling with beer or wine, I recommend a beer can or in high society a wine glass or a lead free pewter stein.;) Arch, COC, 1st

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